Drug Dosage Instructions State That 7

question 23

Multiple Choice

Drug dosage instructions state that 7.5 mL of the drug should be mixed with 37.5 mL of saline solution and be administered intravenously over the course of 2 hours. How many tablespoons of saline solution are needed? [1 Tbsp = 15 mL]

• A) 2.5 Tbsp
• B) 3.0 Tbsp
• C) 3.5 Tbsp
• D) 4.0 Tbsp

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